Penfolds Grange 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Grange
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Multi-regional South Australia (Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Magill Estate)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
98% Shiraz, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 100; Jeb Dunnuck 99; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 98; James Halliday 99; Wine Spectator 97; Decanter 95; Officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia

Tasting Note
Concentrated black-fruit core (blackberry, plum, black cherry) with cocoa, espresso, toasted coconut, licorice, graphite and Asian spice. Velvety yet powerful tannins, bright backbone and a long, smoky, chocolate-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast leg of lamb, grilled ribeye, braised beef short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese roast duck, char siu, Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki-glazed steak.

Production Method
Multi-vineyard, multi-district Shiraz blend fermented in small parcels, matured 18–20 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads, then bottle-aged to integrate oak and tannins.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844 at Magill Estate, is Australia’s most famous winery. Grange is its flagship multi-district blend; modern releases crafted under chief winemaker Peter Gago and sourced from top South Australian sites.